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Mercedes-Benz launches new E-Class; new engines, PHEV, driver assistance systems; DRIVE PILOT

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Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. Mercedes-Benz E-Class, E 220 d. All engines for the new E-Class are equipped with the ECO start/stop function. All-electric driving is supported to a top speed of up to 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The smile inducing silky power and torque was strong, especially in Sport mode, where we turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27 Just above, on the lower dash are controls for the three zone climate system that also has an air fragrance icon.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. Rising to the top of the premium compact crossover class. Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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Heck, you can even get to 55 mph in second, so wringing-out the speed and approaching red line is what this car loves and is built to do. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The S-Class debuted in 1972 and the seventh generation of this flagship sedan was introduced in 2021. When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. Where Luxury and Technology Meet. Traditional.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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seconds from 50-70 mph. But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9 While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls. seconds with 4.2

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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